Jeff Dorrel was a superintendent in the Cadillac, Michigan area. Unfortunately, he lost his battle with cancer about 18 months ago.
He lost his right arm to the same kind of cancer that Dave Dravecky had. Jeff went through most of his adult life with only his left arm, yet he continued to golf and teach skiing (I think he even a ski patrol). He also was an avid hunter. I admired him for his attitude even though he still possessed plenty of talent.
He took over at The Rose, after I had finished construction and moved on to my next project. I lived near his course, though, so I saw him plenty and played golf with him often. We went to a superintendent's event at White Pine National, in NE Michigan. There was a skins game, like usual. Jeff, being a gamer, put in his money. Wouldn't you know it, he makes an eagle on a par 5 and takes everyone's money. It still brings a smile to my face.
Joe